Sources Sought


The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing coordinated automated radio telemetry to study wildlife along the California coast as described in the Salient Characteristics below. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 517919 - All Other Telecommunications and associated size standard of $35 million annually applies to this announcement.

All responsible sources may submit a brochure and/or technical specifications detailing the ability of their product to meet the salient characteristics included with this announcement.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to [email protected] and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than November 2, 2022 at 1700 ET.

Salient Characteristics are attached

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